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Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
  3. Drain fuel. Refer to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
  4. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear seat.
  6. Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    Fig 2: Locating Service Hole Cover Of Fuel Pump
    G05016863Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.
    Fig 3: Locating Connector From Fuel Pump
    G05018509Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the connector (A) and clip (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Connector And Clip
    G05016865Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    1. Remove the bolt (A).
    2. Push the grommet (B) down and remove the service hole cover.
      Fig 5: Identifying Grommet And Bolt
      G05016866Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect connector (A) from fuel sub level sensor.
  11. Disconnect the quick connector of fuel delivery tube (B) and fuel return tube (C). Refer to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.
    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Delivery Tube And Fuel Return Tube
    G05018512Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the trunk room trim. (Sedan model) Refer to REMOVAL , Trunk Room Trim.
  13. Remove the rear quarter trim. (Wagon model) Refer to WAGON MODEL , REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.
  14. Remove the pipe protector.
    Fig 7: Locating Pipe Protector
    G06335162Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the grommet and disconnect the quick connector of the evaporation pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.
    Fig 8: Locating Quick Connector Of Evaporation Pipe
    G05016869Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the rear wheels.
  17. Remove the bolts which secure the rear brake hose mounting bracket.
    Fig 9: Locating Rear Brake Hose Mounting Bracket And Bolts
    G05016870Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the rear disc brake assembly and tie it to the body side of the vehicle.
    Fig 10: Identifying Rear Disc Brake Assembly And Tie
    G04989182Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the parking brake cable from the parking brake assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).
  20. Lift up the vehicle.
  21. Remove the rear exhaust pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.
  22. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.
  23. Remove the heat shield cover and fuel tank protector.
    Fig 11: Identifying Heat Shield Cover And Fuel Tank Protector
    G05339255Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Disconnect the connector from the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
  25. Remove the bolts securing the parking brake cable clamp.
    Fig 12: Locating Parking Brake Cable Clamp And Bolt
    G05339256Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 13: Locating Parking Brake Cable Clamp
    G06335168Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
    WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
    1. Support the rear differential with the transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolts which hold the rear shock absorber to the rear suspension arm.
      Fig 14: Locating Rear Suspension Assembly
      G05016875Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the bolts which secure the rear suspension assembly to the body.
      Fig 15: Locating Rear Suspension Assembly And Bolts
      G05016876Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 16: Locating Rear Suspension Assembly
      G05340231Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
  27. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 17: Locating Rear Suspension Assembly And Connector
    G05016878Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Disconnect the evaporation hose.
    Fig 18: Locating Evaporation Hose
    G06335173Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B).
    Fig 19: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G05016880Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, remove the bolts from the fuel tank band, and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
    WARNING:
    • A helper is required to perform this work.
    • Fuel may remain in the fuel tank. This will cause the left and right sides to be unbalanced. Be careful not to drop the fuel tank when removing.
      Fig 20: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
      G05665379Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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